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Subwoofers Velodyne SC-600 In-Wall Subwoofer - Page 6: Conclusions about the Velodyne SC-600 IW Subwoofer
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| Velodyne SC-600 In-Wall Subwoofer - Page 6: Conclusions about the Velodyne SC-600 IW Subwoofer |
| Written by Jim Milton |
| Monday, 13 April 2009 00:00 |
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Conclusions Velodyne has proven again why they have a solid reputation for innovative subwoofer design. The SubContractor Series, whether in-wall, in-floor or in ceiling will meet the needs of those who want deep accurate bass while maintaining some extra real estate in their media room. Because of the EQ program, you can put this sub almost anywhere without sacrificing sound quality or real bass. All of the bass is there, but the subwoofer has become virtually invisible. “Cut, Plug and Play”…it could not be easier. However, without that big black box, where am I going to put my bust of Bach? Comments (7)
Better Comparison
written by Donnie , April 13, 2009 It would be interesting to see how this sub compares to a real world sub in the $799 12" range. I've never heard an 8" "sub" be anything more than a glorified powered woofer. That small of a driver works ok for computer speakers but in your "average" theater/media room (Let's say 13'x 18'x 8') I don't know of any 8" "subs" that have the output or extention to even be considered a sub. I'm sure at $999 the velodyne is aimed at competing with 10 or 12" subs and of all the inwall subs I've heard(I'm a home theater installer and have heard my fair share of subs) the classic boxed 10's and 12's are hands down the better value.
Woofer envy
written by JWM , April 13, 2009 True. An 8" is not in the SUB category, but my media room is an "intimate" 11x10. The key to a well designed sub is not just how low it'll go, but can it do it with low distortion. Velodyne has a reputation for clean, undistorted output. An in-wall is not every persons cup of tea, but it can be a lot more aesthetically pleasing than big box styled subs. The main point is an in-wall can sound good, reach low and look good doing it. In a larger room, 2 of these on different walls would really smooth out the frequency response and pump out prodigious amounts of bass...and leave no footprint on your floor space. And that is a big plus in my book!
Velo
written by SAD , April 14, 2009 You haven't heard of the new Danley sub then, uses an 8" driver, down to 17hz, the size of a couch though. As for comparing it to a real world 12" $799 sub, why would you? Velo clearly has other options in that category, this sub is meant for people who must put the sub into a wall because they can't or aren't permitted to put a box on the floor.
Sunfire True Subwoofer Junior Subwoofer
written by JWM , April 14, 2009 ...9 inch cube that goes down to 22hz. One can not defy the Laws of Physics, but you CAN bend the rules!
Perspective?
written by Donnie , April 15, 2009 How much does the couch size sub cost? I will assume it is not anywhere near the price point I brought up nor even the Velo. inwall. As to the 9 inch cube how much does it cost? And I disagree with the assertion that one wouldn't compare a 12" $799 sub to the Velo. inwall. That's it's reason for being! Customers know about the 12 incher because they've seen it before.(Or some version of it)The inwall subwoofer (velodyne or other brands) came about as an alternative to having a sub taking up valuable floor space or looking less than stealthy in a beautiful theater. That is exactly why It would have been more helpful to compare this inwall with it's more traditional counterpart and direct competition. And yes I should have been more clear in my destinction about 8" "subs". None in this price class are true subwoofers, regardless of room size.When you combine the virtues of a true subwoofer,i.e; extention,spl,low distortion, a ten inch driver (perhaps with a couple of passive radiators as in Velodyne, Earthquake, Sunfire etc) has in my experiance been the smallest driver to reach these parameters successfully. For those that don't have the ability or don't like the look of a sub to be in the room with them a much cheaper alternative would be to build a sturdy box inside an open cavity behind the wall(or in the closet like the room in this review) and place a true subwoofer inside the box with the only cue that there's a sub in the room being an attractive custum grill attached to the wall. I must say that I was impressed with the location you chose for this review product and the lengths you went to to simulate the actual install scenerio that one might face if having to install this product themselves.
at $799 I would go custom.
written by david fulton , May 17, 2009 Use 3/4 in ply the dimentions for 10 inch sub should be 14 X 14 X 3 1/2 4 inch deep (depending on stud depth. cost = $15.00 Purchase cheap 10" sub = $30 to $50.00 Purchase passive X-over from Radio Shack = $20.00 Purchase wire = $20.00 Wood can be cut at lumber yard. for the front grill use cloth $5.00 and spray paint = $4.00 or go to Sheetmetal A/C duct fabricator they have steel grills with the small holes and can cut to any size. After searching for inwall subs I decided to build my own for a custom bathroom. My expectation was just to get a little bass as, afterall it's just a bathroom. However for about 75.00 Im certain thease cheap subs sound better. Write comment
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